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James Holland

Passed 08/05/2025

Obituary For James Holland

James Rufus Holland was born in Gaston County on May 27, 1962 to the late Jake McClure and the late Novelle Hill. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday; August 5, 2025 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Viewing at the funeral home on Thursday; August 14, 2025 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Friday; August 15, 2025 at Center Baptist Church, Gastonia at 2:00 p.m. and visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Interment: Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury; Tuesday; August 19, 2025 at 10:00 am- (501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury)


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My sincerest thoughts prayers and condolences to the family of Rufus. So sorry to hear of Rufus' passing. I saw Rufus last year in August 2024; it had been a very long time since we had seen one another. I've known him and his family since elementary.

May God comfort and mend the broken hearts.. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. God bless the family.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Rufus.

Alice Armstrong

To The Family of Rufus Hill You all are in my prayers and I send my sincere condolence to the loss of such a kind, friendly and nice guy. Rest In Peace, Rufus. Millie Costner

Millie Costner

My condolences too the family Mr Holland will be missed

Carolyn Sanders

You will be greatly missed Rufus. And your suffering is no more. Get your rest brother.

James โ€œBig Cheese โ€œ Barber

Rest in peace ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Crystal Hogan

REST IN PARADISE! ๐Ÿ™๐ŸพSending our condolences to the Hill family. The Setzer family

Steven Setzer

Rufus you where such a wonderful person you always came over to my sister and brother in law house to make sure I saw you rest easy in paradise my friend

Frankie Moyd

With deepest sympathy for the family of Rufus, I send my condolences and prayers too you all. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Love Always.

Doris Gingles Barber

Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Rufus๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’žRest in Peace

Linda Barber Dawkins

Sympathy , Prayers and Condolences to the family of Mr. James Rufus Holland. Blessings to all.

Tammy Davidson -Sims

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

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